Microsoft account security info & verification codes
Contact Support. For technical support, go to Contact Microsoft Support, enter your problem and select Get Help. If you still need help, select Contact Support to be routed to the best support option. Learn how to manage your Microsoft account security info and troubleshoot verification code issues.
Applies To: Microsoft account dashboard
How to sign in to Hotmail - Microsoft Support
Hotmail is now Outlook.com. Learn how to sign in to access your Outlook.com, Hotmail, Live, or MSN email account.
Applies To: Outlook.com
Redeem a gift card or code to your Microsoft account
Learn how to redeem a gift card, code, or Office product key and spend your balance at Microsoft Store online, on Windows, or Xbox.
Applies To: Microsoft account dashboard
POP, IMAP, and SMTP settings for Outlook.com
If you're trying to add your Outlook.com account to Outlook or another mail app, you might need the POP, IMAP, or SMTP settings. You can find them below or by viewing them in your Outlook.com settings.
Applies To: Outlook for Microsoft 365, Outlook for Microsoft 365 for Mac, Outlook 2021, Outlook 2021 for Mac, Outlook 2019, Outlook 2019 for Mac, Outlook 2016, Outlook Web App for Office 365, Outlook Web App for Office 365 Small Business, Outlook on the web, Outlook.com, Outlook Web App for Office 365 operated by 21Vianet, Outlook Web App Light, New Outlook for Windows, Outlook for Android, Outlook Mail for Windows 10, Outlook on the web for Exchange Server 2016, Outlook on the web for Exchange Server 2019, Outlook Web App
Set up the Microsoft Authenticator app as your verification method
Mobile device or work phone call: Enter your mobile device number and get a phone call for two-step verification or password reset. For step-by-step instructions about how to verify your identity with a phone number, see Set up security info to use phone calls.
How to use the PC Health Check app - Microsoft Support
Getting ready for the Windows 11 upgrade. How to check if your device meets Windows 11 system requirements after changing device hardware. Learn how to use the PC Health Check app to help you improve your device performance.
Recall an email message that you sent in Outlook
With message recall, a message that you sent is retrieved from the mailboxes of the recipients who haven’t yet opened it. You can also substitute a replacement message. For example, if you forgot to include an attachment, you can try to retract the message, and then send a replacement message that has the attachment.
Applies To: Outlook for Microsoft 365, Outlook 2021, Outlook 2019, Outlook 2016, Microsoft 365 admin, Outlook on the web, Outlook.com, New Outlook for Windows
Change the email address or phone number for your Microsoft account
Add, remove or update an email address or phone number. If you want to make changes to the email addresses or phone numbers associated with your Microsoft account, use our guided support tool below to help you update the right information in the right way.
Applies To: Microsoft account dashboard
Reset a forgotten Microsoft account password
How to help keep your Microsoft account safe and secure. Change or reset your Windows password. Accessing the account of someone who has died. Learn how to reset or change your Microsoft account password. Get help with a forgotten Microsoft account password.
Applies To: Microsoft account dashboard
Virus & threat protection in Windows Security - Microsoft Support
Virus & threat protection in Windows Security helps you scan for threats on your device. You can also run different types of scans, see the results of your previous virus and threat scans, and get the latest protection offered by Microsoft Defender Antivirus. Under Current threats you can:
Applies To: Microsoft account dashboard